Book Matina
Major Matina Jewell (Ret'd) CSP
Bio
Major Matina Jewell (Ret'd) CSP
Bio
Major Matina Jewell (Retired) CSP is an inspirational trailblazer, helping leaders build resilient teams to thrive through change.
Named in the ‘AFR 100 Women of Influence 2018’, Matina is also a Telstra Business Awards Finalist and a CPA Australia ‘Top-10 smart thinker’.
Among her honorary roles, Matina is a founding ambassador for Project Thankful, a movement partnered with the United Nations to help empower women and children globally.
A bark portrait painting of Matina was entered for the 2019 Archibald Prize, and her incredible life story has been optioned for a global feature film.
Military Trailblazer & Peacekeeper
Major Matina Jewell (Retired) CSP grew up in the hinterland of Byron Bay and joined the Army at age 17. During her 15 year military career, Matina:
- Served on five missions and earned eight war medals
- Became the only Australian to receive two Republic of Lebanon war medals for acts of bravery on the battlefield and wounded in combat
- At 23yo, was appointed Officer in Command of the Army Department and Diving Officer for HMAS Kanimbla, then Australia’s largest Navy ship
- Was the first woman in the Australian Army to complete the physically demanding ‘Navy Diver’ course
- Worked with the elite SAS and American Navy Seals
- Tracked-down militia leaders in the Solomon Islands
- Fast-roped from helicopters
- Boarded smuggler ships in the Arabian Gulf
- Trained in three languages (Bahasa Indonesian, Arabic and English)
- Gained her Masters in Project Management
- Was selected as a Peacekeeper with the United Nations in Syria and Lebanon
Advisor & Ambassador
Since being medically retired, Matina has campaigned for change for veterans and others in need through numerous honorary and advisory roles, including:
- Prime Ministerial Advisory Council
- National Mental Health Forum
- ANZAC Centenary Commission, alongside former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and the late Malcolm Fraser
- National Suicide Prevention Commission Advisor
- Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project – Ambassador
- Project Thankful – Ambassador
Change Champion
- 2019 – Archibald Prize Bark Portrait Entrant
- 2018 – Named AFR 100 Women of Influence
- 2017 – Certified Speaking Professional (International)
- 2016 – Telstra Business Awards Finalist
- 2015 – CPA Australia ‘Top-10 Smart Thinker’
- Matina’s two-part ABC ‘Australian Story’ achieved record ratings
- Her memoir, Caught in the Crossfire (Allen & Unwin) a best-seller
Matina is a proud mum to busy young girls with husband Clent, and lives on the Far North Coast of NSW.
Australian War Memorial
Matina’s ‘In-Their-Words’ contribution, now a permanent exhibition at the Australian War Memorial. (4:24)
ABC Australian Story Documentary
The Blue Beret – Parts I & II
(52:30)
Foxtel Documentary
Foxtel ‘I Survived’ Documentary
(15:33)
Partnerships
Matina is proud to be associated with:
Matina is honoured to be a Brand Ambassador for TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES (TFS) who have supported millions of Australians in financing and protecting their vehicles.
Matina and TFS are aligned in their passion and duty for serving the communities they work and live in.
As a UN Peacekeeper in the Middle East, Matina patrolled ‘The Blue Line’ for many months in her TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO.
And Matina is just as appreciative of the safety and comfort of TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO doing the school drop-off and pick-ups today.
With aligned values of respect, passion, quality, innovation, and collaboration, Matina Jewell is proud to be associated with the HOGO BOSS brand.
With sustainability and success inextricably linked, HUGO BOSS has long been Matina’s first choice as the most accessible, fashionable and innovative wardrobe. “HUGO BOSS offers high quality and comfort every time – whether I’m heading to a keynote speech from a long haul flight, or to a coffee meeting from school pick up”.
Quality, innovation, and responsibility form the foundation of HUGO BOSS sustainability strategy, and focus efforts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
Awards
AFR 100 Women of Influence Awards
Finalist 2018
AFR 100 Women of Influence Awards Finalist 2018
Professional Speakers Australia
Certified Speaking Professional 2017
Professional Speakers Australia Certified Speaking Professional 2017
Telstra Business Women’s Awards
Finalist 2016
Telstra Business Women’s Awards Finalist 2016
CPA Australia ‘Top 10 Smart Thinker’
who shaped 2015
CPA Australia 'Top 10 Thinker' 2015
Honorary Roles
Project Thankful
Ambassador
Project Thankful Founding Ambassador
Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project
Ambassador
Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project Ambassador
ANZAC Centenary
Commissioner
ANZAC Spirit - ANZAC Centenary Commissioner
AWM Redevelopment
'In Their Words' Contributor
AWM Redevelopment 'In Their Words' Contributor
Recent Activity
Privileged to share the stage with the ridiculously talented musician @DaveStewart from the Eurythmics yesterday Having grown up belting out the lyrics to Missionary Man & Sweet Dreams as a youngster it was a gift to see this musical maestro at work #thankful
#leadershipinaction
Thanks #partnerslifeNZ for your generous standing ovation Privileged to give the opening keynote address & a gift to receive a traditional Maori calling (welcome to stage) from the MCs – New Zealand’s famous @ToppTwins unique unforgettable introduction #thankful @PlatinumSpeaker
I always love a work trip that requires a passport. But even better is when the event falls in school holidays and the family entourage can come along too. Look out Vietnam here we come via KL.
.
#leadershipinaction #resilience #change #keynotespeaker #thankful #eventsvietnam
Fantastic to share my experiences of thriving through change with the fabulous people of T.E.N group at @flightcentreAU Travel Group in Brisbane today. Thank you so much for your generous standing ovation #change #innovation
#leadershipinaction #keynotespeaker #eventsbrisbane
#OnThisDay in 1918 the Battle of Hamel was fought in Northern France. The 93 minute assault is considered a masterpiece of planning by the Australian General Sir John Monash, combining the use of infantry, artillery, armour, and aircraft.
To read more: https://t.co/ZOtLGwC3rD
#OnThisDay in 1950 Australia committed military units to the United Nations Force in Korea. Australia was one of the first nations to commit units, from each of the three services, to the war in Korea.
To read more: https://t.co/QlS5zprcnj
Great day filming my new online leadership program #thankful to wear the exquisite Aurora & Shimmer Vibrance collections from @kailisjewellery and dressed by @boss #bossxmatina More details about the launch of the online program Coming soon! Big thanks to Dan @headnorthfilms
Thanks so much @LizzyLizard74 for the recommendation of my book ‘Caught in the Crossfire’. You’re a super star! #thankful
@OC @celestebarber_ if you’re after a bloody good laugh!! “Challenge accepted”… or @MatinaJewell “caught in the crossfire” for a more serious but heroic read
Delighted to share the stage today with 2019 New Zealander of the year @themikeking at @Rymanhealthcare conference in Auckland Wonderful to share my experiences of performing under pressure #purpose #resilience #diversity & the importance of #perspective #thankful @KeynoteEntmnt
Fortunate to have my very own personal tour guide on a wet, chilly night in Auckland tonight – the fabulous @eliaskanaris President of the #globalspeakersfederation
Thanks Elias for a fabulous dinner and rich conversation #thankful #keynotespeaker #leadershipinaction #resilience
I admire people who are really clear on their purpose.
I know that when I am living purposefully, I feel more meaning in everything I do.
And when I take action around my purpose, I feel fulfilled.
I call this ‘dutiful’; the duty we have to ourselves to live life on purpose.
purposeful + meaningful + actionable = fulfilment
It feels beautiful to live dutiful.
